The Oct. 7 attacks have not had a major impact yet on the company’s bottom line, a top executive tells Breaking Defense.
By Seth J. FrantzmanIsraeli lawmakers passed a key part of the controversial reform package Sunday, as protest spread among military reservists.
By Seth J. FrantzmanThe deal includes 12 King Stallions with options for an additional six in the future.
By Justin KatzIsraeli planners have shared operational lessons from their recent heavy use of the GBU-28 bomb with the US Air Force in order to help develop operational profiles for the GBU-72.
By Arie EgoziThe attacks by different types of threats was modeled on Iranian tactics. Now the US will get the same upgrades.
By Arie EgoziThe $9 billion is aimed at purchasing the KC-46As, a new heavy helicopter to replace the Israeli air force CH-53, the purchase of V-22s, all this in addition to more F-35s and F-15 EXs. The estimated price of the KC-46As will be $1 billion.
By Arie EgoziThe Rafael CEO confirmed for the first time that Rafael is developing next-generation air-to-air missiles to combat cruise missiles.
By Arie Egozi“Bibi used his open line to the White House to give the OK for this deal,” an Israeli source told Breaking D. He did not disclose the F-35 OK to anyone, including Benny Ganz, Israel’s defense minister and alternative prime minister.
By Arie EgoziEarlier this year, the purchase of 12 tiltrotors was indefinitely postponed for lack of funds. Now the new defense minister – and prospective prime minister – wants to change that.
By Arie EgoziIsraeli defense ministry officials told their Pentagon counterparts that the US underestimates the danger from Tehran. Israel is also seeking more US-made F-35s, F-15s, and KC-46As.
By Arie EgoziA Russian fighter reportedly shadowed an Israeli strike plane attacking Iranian-linked targets.
By Arie EgoziTEL AVIV: The Israeli air force’s F-35 special test aircraft is set to arrive in Israel, suitably enough, on the Fourth of July, along with three more Joint Strike Fighters. The arrival will start a planned process of upgrading the IAF’s F-35 aimed at making them the main target supplier for the Israeli defense forces.…
By Arie EgoziTo illustrate the urgency, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. General Aviv Kochavi flew last week in an old CH-53 (Yasur) in a scenario of long-range flights that moved a team of special commandos deep into “enemy” territory to demonstrate the rescue of a downed pilot.
By Arie Egozi